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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,063.73, 355,555.89 and 79,291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,063.73, 355,555.89 and 79,291.66 is: 118,924.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,063.73 : 355,555.89 = 79,291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,063.73/355,555.89 = 79,291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,063.73x = 355,555.89 × 79,291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,063.73x = 28,192,616,740.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,192,616,740.88/237,063.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,924.21

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